ELOP stands for Expanded Learning Opportunities Program. This program was initiated by the California Department of Education. 

“Expanded learning” means before school, after school, summer, or intersession learning programs that focus on developing the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs and interests of pupils through hands-on, engaging learning experiences.

The California Department of Education (CDE) has identified specific requirements for districts implementing Extended Learning Programs. These requirements include but are not limited to;

• Priority given to students who meet the eligibility requirements of an unduplicated student. Per California Education Code 42238.02, an unduplicated student is a student enrolled in a school district who is either classified as an English learner, meet income or categorical eligibility for free or reduced meals under the National School Lunch Program, or are foster youth. 
• When combined with the instructional day, the program must provide a 9 hour day for students.
• The program must offer enrichment opportunities that engage students and that are based on student interests and provide a nutritious snack
• The program must be offered to all students in Transitional Kindergarten through grade 6 who meet the unduplicated criteria
• The program must include 30 days of intersession (non-regular school days)
• The district may choose to charge a fee for non-unduplicated students. It must be done on a sliding scale that adjusts the fee based on family income and ability to pay.